A great resource for secondary school students to help them think reflectively and promote higher-order thinking skills in any subject. This learning mat summarises the 6 thinking hats, defining them for pupils and giving them ideas on how they can apply them to the work or activity they’re completing. In my practice at schools I’ve had my students keep these learning mats on their desk whilst they are completing their work (especially group work, writing and critical thinking tasks), often encouraging them to consult them in order to get more thoughtful responses from. them.

These revision notes summarise Hurricane Katrina, one of the main case studies for A Level Geography Students in Physical Geography. In this resource, background detail about the case study is provided, as well as short and long term social, economic and environmental impacts whilst assessing the management and response to the natural disaster. This is useful for teachers to distribute to students as a resource to aid with their revision and help practice exam technique on questions involving analysing case studies of natural disasters and hazards.

A model answer for a 10 mark question in A Level Geography. The question was ‘Outline a geographical issue indicated and suggest appropriate strategies for its management.’ with the answer choosing to examine the issue of low global fertility rates. It’s useful for students to observe the structure of this model answer, the terminology used in it, examples illustrated and the analysis of the piece. They will then be able to integrate this and enhance their own answers to other 10 mark questions and improve their exam technique.

This is a very useful set of revision notes for A Level Geography students on Population in the Human Geography. It contains information on different perspectives on population growth, aging population (with case studies), population pyramids (linked to the Demographic Transition Model), and population case studies (China, Mauritius, India and Singapore) assessing their structure and success of the population policies instituted. This is useful for students to have as a resource to regularly consult throughout the course and also to have with them as an aide memoir to reference when completing exam questions that require the use of case studies.

This is a useful set of revision notes on Sampling for students in A Level Geography. It contains information on definitions of key words used in sampling, what constitutes a good sample, the different types of sampling and how to take such samples in Geography field work and investigations. A useful resource for students to store in their revision folders and also to have with them when they are completing field work and investigations as a useful reminder of how to take a correct sample/measure.

An incredibly useful resource for English students (ranging from KS2-4) on all the different types of pronoun, grouped by the correct 1st, 2nd and 3rd person (singular and plural) to use when referring to the subject, object, possessive (singular and plural) and reflexive. The main advantage of this resource is its relevance and the various differentiation opportunities it provides. KS2 and KS3 students in particular could keep this by their desk as an aid to inform their writing and use the appropriate pronoun whereas KS4 students may be able to use this resource to analyse various different types of texts and the features contained within them. .

This set of revision notes for A Level Geography Students explains a number of potential solutions to the very topical issue of a global decrease in food supply, back up with relevant statistics and case studies (LEDCs and MEDCs). A number of solutions such as a change in diet, becoming more self-sufficient, GM crops and increasing areas of cultivation are evaluated as to their viability as a solution. This could be a good revision aid for pupils, especially when answering questions about global issues which require the use of case studies. It may also help them to practice and refine their exam technique.

A set of revision notes on Water (Resource Management and Case Studies) for A Level Geography students. In this resource, statistics describing water’s availability and importance are communicated as well as exploring a number of case studies (India, USA, Haiti, Saudi Arabia ) over water shortages in each county, explaining the reasons why (with authoritative statistics) and what each country is doing to manage the problem. Useful for students to have throughout the course and also to help them with exam technique when completing questions which require case studies.

An informative resource for A Level Geography students that outlines how the world will respond post peak oil and the ramifications this will have on the world’s economy and commerce. A selection of alternatives to oil as a energy source are scrutinised such as Biofuels, Hydrogen Economy, Wind, Solar and Nuclear as to which one would most realistically replace oil once this finite resource runs out. Again this would be useful for students to keep as a revision aid and also to have with them when they practice exam technique.

A useful revision resource for A Level Geography students summarising the various primary and secondary hazards which are entailed with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Each hazard and its impact are explained fully with relevant data and statistics.

A useful resource for student Maths Teachers to self-assess and audit their subject knowledge of all topics in the curriculum. Topics are categorised by area and learner specification, with trainees able to easily use this resource to determine their own subject and pedagogical knowledge, whilst tracking the actions they’ve taken to improve their knowledge and when they’ve taught certain topics to pupils. This is also a really useful document for students to use as evidence to prove they are meeting the standards required to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)…

A set of sample learning objectives for teaching a Year 8 KS3 Maths class about Polygons (Classifying and Properties of). Differentiated objectives/outcomes are shown for the topic, literacy links, real world applications of the topic are displayed so that pupils can see the relevance of what they are learning as well as homework, merits and lesson questions pupils should be able to answer. This is an easily adaptable resource which can be changed and formatted to display any topic in the KS3 and GCSE Maths curriculum.

A set of sample learning objectives for teaching a Year 10 GCSE Maths class about Surface Area of 2-D Shapes (drawing and interpreting). Differentiated objectives/outcomes are shown for the topic, literacy links, real world applications of the topic are displayed so that pupils can see the relevance of what they are learning as well as homework, merits and lesson questions pupils should be able to answer. This is an easily adaptable resource which can be changed and formatted to display any topic in the KS3 and GCSE Maths curriculum.

A set of revision notes covering some of the main case studies used for volcanoes in the A Level Geography Syllabus for students: Mount Pinatubo, Mount St. Helens and Mount Vesuvius. Each case study explains the tectonics behind each eruption, the social, economic and environmental impacts, the short and long-term response and an overall evaluation of the volcanic eruption and management strategies to contain it. The study notes are accessible and contain numerous handy statistics for pupils to remember. Ideal for students to keep throughout the course and to practice exam questions with.

A set of revision notes for A Level Geography students on Climate Change. The processes behind climate change are explained, as well as key terms defined with the global impacts of it communicated by series of case studies including Kenya, Argentina and the USA. The future implications of climate change are also discussed, with a series of relevant statistics for students to remember and reference in their exam answers. This is useful as a resource for students to consult throughout the course and also to have alongside them whilst they are attempting exam questions in Physical Geography.

This is an incredibly informative, over 100-page guide, on how to both survive and succeed academically at university. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand manner, this book is the ideal starter guide for prospective university students at GCSE or A-Level. It contains a wealth of advice about academic life at university including how to select the right course, writing a successful personal statement, different types of lectures, marking criteria and advice on all aspects of writing good essays including how to plan/structure essays, write introductions, paraphrase, reference, proofread and be critical. It also provides model answers and templates for creating personal statements, CVs and essays. The book also contains advice from both past and present students and a raft of handy hints, tips and tutorials, this guide is essential reading for any student considering studying at university.

An extremely useful powerpoint on peer and self-assessment which could be used as an informative CPD for staff either through whole school or in departments. The powerpoint easily contains enough material for a 30-45 minute CPD session and is relevant to staff in KS2, 3 and 4. It covers how to easily incorporate self and peer assessment into lessons through 6 clear strategies, the benefits of doing so (backed up by research), examples of good practice and a framework to assess progress against.